Teacher Trainee

Birch-Family-Services,-Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Study Plan Teacher to design and implement developmentally appropriate activities for school-age students with special needs, aligning with performance standards.

The role requires collaboration with the classroom team, individualized instruction, data-driven goal setting, and active participation in meetings such as Parent/Teacher Conferences. A Master’s in Special Education or current graduate enrollment, with 1–3 years of experience, is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education or enrolled in graduate program.
• 1-3 years of classroom experience in a Special Education setting; school-age children with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Collaborate with the classroom team to provide instruction in various settings.
• Organize the classroom environment, materials, and schedule for maximized learning.
• Use assessment tools and data collection to develop goals and measure performance.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and maintain regulatory documentation.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Instructional differentiation

Data-driven instruction

Behavior management

Communication facilitation

Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education

Enrolled in graduate program

Job description

The Study Plan Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities in an innovative educational setting based on established performance standards and best practices.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONServe as a collaborative leader of the classroom team providing instruction in a variety of settings, uses effective instructional techniques customized to individual student’s goals and objectives; provides appropriate instruction to other classroom staff.Effectively organizes classroom environment, instructional materials, and schedule to match and maximize learning, including maintaining clean and organized work and common areas.Utilize appropriate assessment tools and ongoing data collection to (a) to develop and implement goals and objectives for each child, (b) to measure and communicate present level of performance, and (c) to make referrals as necessary.Adhere to the school philosophy regarding behavior management and implements all relevant techniques appropriately.Understand his/her role in language and communication facilitation and appropriately utilizes techniques for each child.Conducts or participates in all activities and meetings relevant to the position or required by supervisor (e.g., Initial and Annual Reviews; Parent/Teacher Conferences, Open School Night, Home Visits, Parent Center meetings; Team, Department and Classroom Meetings, etc.).Complies with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas, and completes and submits within designated time frames all necessary documentation for regulatory and funding agencies.Maintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies. Demonstrates:• Open communication, flexibility and the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies• The ability to self-evaluate, to utilize supervision and problem solve• The ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from othersPerforms all other duties as assigned.Bottom of FormQualificationsEducationMaster’s Degree in Special Education or Enrolled in a graduate program special education.Experience1-3 years of classroom experience in a Special Education setting. Classroom or clinical experience (one year) with school-age children with special needs is preferred.